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I am a Toyota Tech. WS is vehicle specific and should be used to replace when it was in there from the factory. Although 50k is very early, I would recommend doing it at the dealer along with the 50k or even the more important 60k service. DO NOT DROP THE PAN. We dont use a gasket, only an...

Just to CYOA, I would change back to manuf. recommendations. Preferably at the 'stealers' expense. If they won't do it, get something in writing on company letterhead for warranty issues. Being a Nissan owner (05 Pathy, bought new, now w/ 100k), I know first hand they will try to deny any...

My understanding is the ATF resevoir is at the bottom of the radiator, which is a molded plastic part with internal dividers that keep ATF from coolant. The divider developes a leak. The coolant has a higher operating pressure than the ATF therefore coolant is forced into the ATF. These...

I have 98K on the Pathy. No extended warranty. Even w/ an extended powertrain warranty, Nissan is claiming the transmissions are failing as a result of a malfunctioning radiator, therefore is not covered under a powertrain warranty. There are numorous complaints (1000+) to NTSB and nissan about...

After further investigating, I have been informed of a documented problem with the radiators internal trans fluid cooler leaking, sending coolant into the trans. I will be bypassing the radiators internal trans cooler with an auxillary cooler. Any suggestions on where to purchase one? Thanks for...

Can't find an answer. Flushed trans w/ an aftermarket Castrol 'compatible to matic J' fliud. After 400 miles, now notice a very slight torque converter shudder upon lock-up. I must flush again ASAP. Work at a Toyota dealer. Is toyotas WS(world standard) trans fluid an acceptable substitute to...